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Sixth Key of Basil Valentine,1599

The Sixth Key of Basil Valentine from the "Twelve Keys of Basil Valentine," an influential alchemical work first published in 1599 by Johann Thölde. It discusses general alchemical principles. Each chapter, or "key," is an allegorical description of one step in the process of creating the philosopher's stone, a legendary alchemical substance capable of turning base metals into gold.

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Sixth Key of Basil Valentine,1599

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The Sixth Key of Basil Valentine from the "Twelve Keys of Basil Valentine," an influential alchemical work first published in 1599 by Johann Thölde. It discusses general alchemical principles. Each chapter, or "key," is an allegorical description of one step in the process of creating the philosopher's stone, a legendary alchemical substance capable of turning base metals into gold.

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3600 x 2585 px | 26.6 MB

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30.5 x 21.9 cm | 12.0 x 8.6 in (300 dpi)

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